More protection for Jewish life: New contract signed in Saxony-Anhalt

More protection for Jewish life: New contract signed in Saxony-Anhalt

On July 8, 2025, the time had come: an important contract to amend the Security State Treaty was signed in the State Chancellery of Saxony-Anhalt, which aims to better protect Jewish life in the region. The contract brings with it some significant changes that will play a role in the coming years. The contract was signed by Prime Minister Dr. Reiner Haseloff and representatives of the Jewish community, including Inessa Myslitska and Dr. Alexander Wasserman. This signing marks a further step towards strengthening the protection of Jewish institutions, especially after the worrying incidents of recent years.

The contract change is not without reason: the construction of new synagogues in Dessau-Roßlau and Magdeburg as well as the expected increases in costs for securing community life have made this step necessary. From 2027 onwards, the need for security services will also become more dynamic, which should further improve security precautions. The contract term will be extended from five to ten years to ensure long-term planning security. How dubisthalle.de reports, this security state treaty was originally concluded after the attack on the synagogue in Halle on October 9, 2019 and represents an important milestone in the fight against anti-Semitism.

Annual appropriations and safeguards

The Jewish communities in Saxony-Anhalt have been receiving around one million euros annually from the state budget since 2006 to promote Jewish life. These funds also went towards security measures for synagogues and other Jewish institutions, such as the Jewish general reported. After the attack in Halle, the question of protecting Jewish life became more focused, which once again made the need for these adjustments clear.

In order to further optimize the security measures, not only structural and technical security measures should be continuously checked, but also a commission with representatives of the Jewish community and experts from the Central Council of Jews in Germany will decide on the allocation of funds. Prime Minister Haseloff also announced an Austrian analysis of hatred of Jews and prejudice. A “state program for Jewish life in Saxony-Anhalt and against anti-Semitism” is already being planned to promote cultural diversity and take preventive action against anti-Semitism.

Conclusion: An important step forward

With the signing of the amended Security State Treaty, a clear step is taken towards better protection of Jewish life in Saxony-Anhalt. It shows that the state is taking responsibility and doing everything it can to support and protect the Jewish community. Max Privorozki, chairman of the Jewish community in Halle, emphasized the importance of this agreement and the need to raise awareness of Jewish life.

The developments of the last few years show that the issue of security and protection of Jewish life is not just a slogan, but rather a real concern at the heart of it. A clear mandate for everyone to actively speak out against anti-Semitism and to promote a cosmopolitan, respectful society. As the treaty teaches us, the path to harmonious coexistence is determined, but we are on the right course - for a strong, vibrant Jewish life in Saxony-Anhalt!

For more information on contract signing details and next steps, please visit sachsen-anhalt.de.